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Tarragona's main station, Tarragona, is on the main train line between [wiki=550d05ab240ec337038af814ff0de287]Barcelona[/wiki] and [wiki=7041ef854e9569a8be34b9fa14005ac1]Alicante[/wiki], served by 'Euromed' and 'Alaris' trains, as well as regional trains. Talgo trains run as far as [wiki=375c7d274d5b84410e7b2bf0a00a9465]Montpellier[/wiki] in the north, and [wiki=7caac04ab1e316ab485dfaa437a1f3cb]Lorca[/wiki] in the south. The 'Trenhotel' night train to [wiki=8b3bcfd8cdd564e1a711c5952ec6fb50]Granada[/wiki] and the 'Estrella' night train to [wiki=6314044c3803213e9fd3f3ecf8c90d65]Madrid[/wiki] also call here. Note that it's best to buy train tickets a few days ahead during the high season to avoid getting stuck in one place. However, you always have the chance to take a stop-train, which is reasonable when coming from Barcelona, as it basically takes the same amount of time.
Tarragona is also close to the Camp de Tarragona AVE station, on the Madrid-Barcelona High Speed line. From Camp de Tarragona, high speed trains run to [wiki=aa61ed8d764064c544fa1275c289ddb1]Zaragoza[/wiki], [wiki=6314044c3803213e9fd3f3ecf8c90d65]Madrid[/wiki], [wiki=b2118d2ca0171a63e07fa6218f88b073]Sevilla[/wiki], [wiki=c555476e638103c16dca6675fc73d814]Malaga[/wiki], [wiki=2198c8936d0cf1a73255d99ee18d955e]Burgos[/wiki], [wiki=a2f4478ac5dd3d0f647615eeefc6fc4f]Vigo[/wiki], [wiki=9be25805ebcf935fbc1129717940de03]Bilbao[/wiki] and [wiki=6e901d04f48fe3747503e6211ebe9ee9]San Sebastian[/wiki], as well as the 'Trenhotel' night trains to [wiki=2198c8936d0cf1a73255d99ee18d955e]Burgos[/wiki], [wiki=a2f4478ac5dd3d0f647615eeefc6fc4f]Vigo[/wiki], [wiki=8836ebffbeb9c1cfed0a41c912329f34]A Coruña[/wiki] and [wiki=cb4822d9687d132be76512bdb73c2992]Gijon[/wiki]. From the station, buses run regularly to Tarragona and to other towns in the Camp, and taxis are readily available.
Furthermore, Reus airport also serves the Tarragona region. Reus is mainly served by charter flights and Ryanair.
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All of Tarragona's sites are within walking distance of the train station. Taxis and local trains can take you further.
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Tarraco UNESCO World Heritage Site complex of Roman ruins including colosseum.
*Universitat Rovira i Virgili
*The beaches are north of town. Avoid pollution from the town's larger shipping port (one of the biggest in [wiki=907eba32d950bfab68227fd7ea22999b]Spain[/wiki]) by walking a way up the beach. There is a nice walk following the shoreline, about 6-7 km long, where you will find the five main beaches and several smaller ones.
*Churches
*Plazas
*Museum of Archeology
*Casc antic (old part of the city)
*The Roman amphitheatre, next to the sea, was built in the second century. Also look out for the Roman Aqueduct. There are also Roman building pillars, and the recently discovered, and partly excavated Roman chariot racing circuit located in the beautiful old town area.
*Tarragona Cathedral, Cloister and Diocesan Museum [url=http://www.catedraldetarragona.com/]www.catedraldetarragona.com[/url]
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Major Events
he unique Dixieland festival in Spain and one of the most important in Europe: 25 bands and 100 concerts.
* The most important fireworks contest in the Mediterranean area is held every first week of July in Tarragona, in a wonderful bay -Punta del Miracle-, a place praised by the famous architect Antoni Gaudí. The competition selects six international pyrotechnic companies every year.
* One of the most important Spanish traditional festival, between 15th and 23rd September. It has been celebrated since 1321 and it has been considered of national touristic interest by Spanish government. Human towers, historical parades and fireworks are some of the main activities.
* Concerts, films in Original version, Theatre... L'associació cultural Anima't since 1994 produced a cultural program in Tarragona under the label of Tarragona Cultura Contemporània (TCC) together a program of music and films in original version of the October to April.
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There are not a lot of organized outdoor activities in Tarragona beyond strolling through the town, swimming at the beaches, and people watching in the plazas. One of the most beautiful parts of Tarragona is the old streets (Casc Antic), the ones near the cathedral, do not miss them.
There is a cultural agenda [http://queferatarragona.blogspot.com]
The Tarragona 'Ajuntament' ie Town Council publishes a fortnightly online 'what's on' guide called 'publics' which can be accessed via the ajuntament website.
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There are many interesting shops along the Rambla Nova and in the streets around it, as well as in the old part of the city. A lot of typical Catalan stuff can be bought there.
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Tarragona has a number of small bars, restaurants, and cafes serving the usual selection of tapas, bocadillos (sandwiches), and local seafood dishes. The best area to browse for tapas and full meals is from The Plaça de la Font along the Carrer Major up to the Cathedral, with Carrer Nau and the Plaça del Rei and Plaça del Fòrum particularly worthwhile.
The Serrallo neighbourhood near the fishing harbour has some excellent fish and seafood restaurants, which are particularly popular for Sunday lunch. There is a market hall just off the Rambla Nova in the middle of town where the basics of a good picnic can be bought cheaply.
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The nicest place to spend an evening is in one of Tarragona's many plazas with a glass of beer and plate of tapas. At night if you want to have some drinks and dance you should go to "El Port" (the port), there are a lot of pubs and dance locals there.
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*The Burger Bar has a unique atmosphere and the best Burgers and "Bocadillos"(Spanish sandwiches) available. You can also find a variety of Spanish tapas at affordable prices.
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* Xanascat the National Network of Youth Hostels [url=http://www.xanascat.cat]]for all of Catalonia.
* Hotel Ciutat de Tarragona, Plaça Imperial Tarraco 5, tel: +34 977250999 / [url=http://www.hotelciutatdetarragona.com[/url]]/ e-mail= [[hoteltgn@sbgrup.com[/url]].Modern and centrally located, the best option for business trips, a romantic escapade or to enjoy the beaches and Port Aventura with all your family. Free WI-FI connection in all rooms and common areas, splendid reunion salons and a wide range of Tarragona’s rich gastronomy. Conveniences for a warm stay, private garage, gim, sauna and solarium terrace with pool.
* Hotel SB Express Tarragona, Plaça de les Corts Catalanes 4 , tel: +34 977221050 / [url=http://www.hotelexpresstarragona.com]]/ e-mail= [[ssalas@sbgrup.com[/url]].Located at the beginning of the Rambla of Tarragona, near Hospital Joan XXIII, with very easy access to the most important roads, beaches and to Port Aventura. Private garage. Modern, comfortable and functional hotel, spacious rooms suitable for families. Free WI-FI connections in all rooms and common areas. Cafeteria, reunion salons and car rental office.
The tourist office at Carrer Fortuny in the New Town and Carrer Major in the Casc Antic can point you to hotel rooms at any budget.
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Be careful if you choose to visit the night clubs of the Puerto Deportivo alone, especially if you are a guy. Foreign visitors have been robbed there.
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The nearby holiday resort of [wiki=6836310ff167fb14d2b1e0707e80456c]Salou[/wiki] is a popular destination.
*Port Aventura One of Europe's largest amusement parks.
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